James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
James Madison University is a public college in Harrisonburg, Virginia and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: South, Best Affordable Online Colleges, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 4 online degree options and 467 online students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $18,274 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $256. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.jmu.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:No
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:No
Demographics
Part-time students
1,409 undergrads
- Full-time undergrad students:18,937
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:605
- Pell Grant students:2,863
- Online and distance education undergrad students:467
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Part-time students7%
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Students over 25 years old3%
Cost
In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$256
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$18,274
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Online & Distance Programs
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
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Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:60%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:67%
Military & Veteran
Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
474 students
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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